White Water Rafting
Whitewater rafting is the sport to test one's courage. There are plenty of challenges of different classes particularly in the state of Sabah where rafting down rivers with foaming, turbulent rapids is a challenge sought by both locals and visitors. Sabah's large number of fast flowing rivers, coupled with her scenic splendours and pristine jungles guarantee hours of "adrenaline pumping" roller-coaster rides; The Padas River and the Kiulu River are two of the challenging rivers.

The best time to raft is after rains when the water level has risen and there are some good rapids. However, the dry season is a good time for rafting novices to get acquainted with the sport without having to fight the currents. The rafting expeditions usually take between 45 minutes to two hours depending on the water level.

 
Practical Water Rafting Tips
Bring extra clothes for changing. A warm-up jacket is also a good idea
Wear well-fitting shoes or diving booties
Jewellery which cannot be secured firmly should not be worn while rafting
Those wearing glasses are reminded to use an elastic sports holder to anchor their spectacles
Contact lens users are advised to wear spectacles instead, in order to cut down the risk of their lenses getting contaminated by river water
 
Contacts
Diethelm Borneo Expedition Sdn. Bhd.
Address: 303, 3rd Floor, EON CMG Life Building, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Tel: (6088) 266 353/263 353/222 721
Fax: (6088) 260 353
Website: http://www.diethelm_travel.com
Email: dbex@tm.net.my

Tracks Outdoor
Address: No. 38A, Jalan Jaffar Muda, 44000 Kuala Kubu Bharu, Selangor
Tel: (603) 452 7194
Fax: (603) 804 4228
Website: http://www.webserve.com.my/track
Email: tracks@molnet.my

Rimba Trek Sdn. Bhd.
Address: 215, Block 14, Jalan 18/3, Section 18, 40000 Shah Alam
Tel: (603) 4515 789
H/p: (6019) 3530 688
Fax: (603) 4515 729
Email: nazizi@pc.jaring.my / rimbatrek@hotmail.com

Asian Overland Services
Address: 39C & 40C, Jalan Mamanda 9, Ampang Point, 68000 Ampang, Selangor
Tel: (603) 452 9100
Fax: (603) 452 9800
Email: aos@aostt.po.my